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Morocco recognized as a leading contributor to the UN Universal Periodic Review process

Morocco has been praised for its significant contribution to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, with senior international officials highlighting the Kingdom’s growing role in promoting human rights and international cooperation. Speaking during a high-level international......

Brazil seizes 108 kilograms of cocaine bound for Morocco

Brazilian customs authorities intercepted 108 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Santos in the state of São Paulo during a maritime inspection operation conducted on 1 June. The shipment was discovered inside a refrigerated container that was scheduled for export to Morocco, marking another case......

Aziz Akhannouch represents His Majesty King Mohammed VI at national tribute to Edgar Morin In Paris

Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI on Wednesday during the national tribute ceremony held in Paris in honor of French philosopher and writer Edgar Morin, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 104. The ceremony took place at the Hôtel......

Morocco highlights its African vision on Africa Day

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to Africa's development and integration during the celebration of Africa Day, with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlining the Kingdom's strategic vision for the continent, inspired by the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI. Speaking in Rabat, Bourita emphasized......

Police in Fes seize 691 kilograms of cannabis resin

Police in Fes arrested two suspects on Tuesday at dawn after intercepting a major drug shipment linked to a trafficking network operating across northern regions of the country. The operation was carried out following coordinated intelligence efforts aimed at tracking organized criminal activity connected......

France seizes nearly four tonnes of cannabis linked to Morocco supply networks

French authorities have intercepted close to four tonnes of narcotics in two separate operations, exposing the sustained reach of international drug trafficking networks operating into French territory. The larger of the two seizures involved approximately 2.7 tonnes of cannabis resin discovered at the......

French police bust Morocco-linked cannabis network, seize 2.7 tonnes at Sète port

French law enforcement has dismantled a major international drug trafficking operation linking Morocco and France, seizing nearly 2.7 tonnes of cannabis resin and arresting two suspects in a coordinated multi-agency operation carried out across four locations simultaneously. The case originated with......

Two French sailors rescued alive off Morocco after maritime incident

Two French nationals who had been missing at sea for several days were found alive Thursday evening off the coast of Assilah in northern Morocco after an extensive multinational search operation. Moroccan rescue authorities said the men were spotted and rescued by a merchant vessel navigating through......

Search operations expand into Spain after two French sailors disappear off the Moroccan coast

The two sailors were traveling aboard a catamaran named Stella, which was being transferred from Martinique in the French Caribbean to a European port, reportedly either Barcelona or Marseille. Moroccan rescue services received an emergency alert early Sunday morning after the vessel encountered difficulties......

HM King Mohammed VI congratulates Nawal Sfendla after Everest and Lhotse ascent

Moroccan mountaineer Nawal Sfendla has received a royal message of congratulations from HM King Mohammed VI following her successful ascent of both Mount Everest and Lhotse during a single expedition, a feat described as a historic achievement for Moroccan women in high-altitude climbing. Nawal Sfendla......

HM King Mohammed VI to perform Eid Al-Adha prayer at Ahl Fès Mosque in Rabat

The Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced that His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Commander of the Faithful (Amir Al-Mouminine), will perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, corresponding to the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 in the Islamic calendar. The......

Search operations continue off Morocco after two French nationals go missing at sea

Moroccan maritime authorities have mobilized search and rescue resources off the country's coast following the disappearance of two French nationals who were sailing aboard a catamaran. The vessel lost contact with shore, triggering an emergency response that remains active as rescuers work to locate......

Patrice Motsepe thanks HM King Mohammed VI for royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has publicly expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Mohammed VI following the royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters who had been sentenced after incidents linked to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted in Morocco. In an official statement......

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